ultratrace minerals Flashcards
(24 cards)
What are major functions of Se?
- cofactor for glutathione peroxidase
- T4 ->T3 conversion
Glutathione peroxidase is found in what 3 places?
plasma, cytoplasm, mitochondria of cells
Whats a good source of Se?
brazil nuts
Se deficiency can lead to what 2 diseases?
Keshans- cardiomyopathy in children/ women
Kashin-Becks- osteoarthritis
Whats Se toxicity called?
Selenosis
What are symptoms of Selenosis?
hair/nail brittleness, tooth decay
Whats the function of Cr?
insulin secretion/ binding
Symptoms of Cr deficiency?
- insulin resistance
- increase FFA in blood
Symptoms of toxicity of Cr?
(thru supplementation) skin lesions, cancer
What are good sources of Cr?
yeast , oysters, potatoes
What % of Cr is absorbed?
Whats the major function of I?
thyroid hormones (t4 and t3)
What are good sources of I?
seafood, iodized salt
What are symptoms with I deficiency?
goiter, cretinism
Proteins in food that bind iodine, prohibiting absorption are called what?
Goitrogens
What symptoms are seen with I toxicity?
nausea, vomiting, burning of mouth/ throat
What are functions of Mn?
- cofactor in SOD in MITOCHONDRIA
- connective/ skeletal tissue growth and formation
Sources of Mn?
- whole grains
- legumes
- nuts
- coffee/ tea
Tho rare, what are symptoms of Mn deficiency?
fertility issues, pancreatic insufficiency, slow hair growth
Symptoms of Mn toxicity?
liver/ brain damage, tremors, memory loss
What are functions of Molybdenum?
cofactor -xanthine oxidase( v reperfusion injury)
Sources of Molybdenum?
whole grains, legumes, dairy
Symptoms of Mo deficiency?
neurologic symptoms
Symptoms of Mo toxicity?
gout
